Use of Glycopyrrolate for Treating Tachycardia

摘要

The invention relates to a novel use of the antimuscarinic agent glycopyrrolate, for example the salt glycopyrronium bromide. In particular, the invention relates to glycopyrrolate for use as a heart rate lowering agent and more particularly, but not exclusively, for use in patients suffering from respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

主权项

1. A method of treatment or prophylaxis of a condition or disorder characterised by an increased heart rate, said method comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment or prophylaxis, an effective amount of an inhalable pharmaceutical composition comprising glycopyrrolate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.